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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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For a 103"......... Wiseco or JE?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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both are very nice
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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You're a lot of help
 
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One might be better than the other but two are better than one. Hope this helps!
 
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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See the tag line in my sig...

Let your "engine guy" help you make the right decision for your package. Things like relief size, distance from piston top to top ring, etc. all come into play when spec'ing a setup. Don't outsmart yourself piece mealing the cheapest of the best from various online sites....
 
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I like the Detroit Pistons.
 
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